Beast is the first book in her "Twisted Ever After" and after reading her Cinderella retelling, I was very curious to see her take on Beauty and the Beast. I definitely think I had too many high hopes for this one. I can see why this book appeals to some readers though because its a very compelling read. That is a pure talent from this author, she really pulls you into her stories. However, this book wasn't as good as I expected and was way more dark than I thought we would get here. Now I can handle many types of dark elements in a story, but a hero abusing the heroine in the way that he does...its bad. I mean he literally constantly tortures her at least until the very end. And that is what was disappointing. It just felt like so much darkness with not enough swoons and soft emotions to balance it out and really make the dark elements worth the investment. And while I was intrigued by the connections that we see to the Beauty and Beast retelling, in fact, it was these relations to the classic tale that kept me with this story. The hero was a real challenge to enjoy. I wanted to like him as a hero, but I just couldn't get past how violent he was against the heroine.

Overall while it had some factors that were a challenge, It had quite a few redeeming qualities that kept me going and the ending was beyond poignant and heartfelt! ( )

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️STARS
Release Date-17/5/17

Beast (Twisted Ever After, #1) is a really dark twisted tale loosely inspired by Beauty and the Beast and it was so deliciously despicably good.
It was a tale of right and wrong where the boundary lines were ever so much blurred and obscured.
And begs the overall question is an eye for an eye fair.
And is it right that the innocent should pay the cost for the sinner's actions.
That the horrors once visited upon your head you bestow on a blameless young girl ultimately to punish said sinner.
And also then in the grand scheme of things will it actually make you feel better and less broken to shatter someone else.
Beast is told from both Javi and Bella's POV and apart from the occasional visitation from a few minor characters these two are really the main event.
with the story focused mainly on them both.
And what a performance to behold it is.
As Javi systematically sets out to annihilate and destroy Bella all for her father's actions.
And Bella crumbles so tragically with Javi's harsh treatment.
Then is again confused and left floundering by his seemingly affectionate actions totally contradicting himself in an effort to break Bella down emotionally.
This was at times a very dark and brutal read but slowly a flicker of connection sparks drawing these two into a new dynamic.
And I could see a light in the distance.
And As they slowly fall deeper down the rabbit hole we get to experience the descent with them.
So I really enjoyed Beast, and though at times Javi was hard to understand and like I did get the where and why of it.
Bella herself was such sweetheart with a total lack of belief in herself which was so sad considering her character and individual talents and as this story progresses she slowly starts to come into her own and I was her one-woman cheering squad urging her on.
So This was so well written and easy to read and I found I especially adored the epilogue.
Was a lovely look into Javi and Bella's future.
On a final note just got to say, that cover, man its hot loved it so much.
I am very Happy to recommend Beast it was a great read.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm.
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www.beckiebookworm.com ( )

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️STARS
Release Date-17/5/17

Beast (Twisted Ever After, #1) is a really dark twisted tale loosely inspired by Beauty and the Beast and it was so deliciously despicably good.
It was a tale of right and wrong where the boundary lines were ever so much blurred and obscured.
And begs the overall question is an eye for an eye fair.
And is it right that the innocent should pay the cost for the sinner's actions.
That the horrors once visited upon your head you bestow on a blameless young girl ultimately to punish said sinner.
And also then in the grand scheme of things will it actually make you feel better and less broken to shatter someone else.
Beast is told from both Javi and Bella's POV and apart from the occasional visitation from a few minor characters these two are really the main event.
with the story focused mainly on them both.
And what a performance to behold it is.
As Javi systematically sets out to annihilate and destroy Bella all for her father's actions.
And Bella crumbles so tragically with Javi's harsh treatment.
Then is again confused and left floundering by his seemingly affectionate actions totally contradicting himself in an effort to break Bella down emotionally.
This was at times a very dark and brutal read but slowly a flicker of connection sparks drawing these two into a new dynamic.
And I could see a light in the distance.
And As they slowly fall deeper down the rabbit hole we get to experience the descent with them.
So I really enjoyed Beast, and though at times Javi was hard to understand and like I did get the where and why of it.
Bella herself was such sweetheart with a total lack of belief in herself which was so sad considering her character and individual talents and as this story progresses she slowly starts to come into her own and I was her one-woman cheering squad urging her on.
So This was so well written and easy to read and I found I especially adored the epilogue.
Was a lovely look into Javi and Bella's future.
On a final note just got to say, that cover, man its hot loved it so much.
I am very Happy to recommend Beast it was a great read.



Reviewed By Beckie Bookworm.
https://www.facebook.com/beckiebookworm/
www.beckiebookworm.com ( )